MTD 315-860-000 - Manual (Page 19)

Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem Possible Cause(s) Solution
Engine fails to start 1. Check fuel tank for gas.
2. Key not in switch on engine.
3. Spark plug lead wire dis­
connected.
4. Faulty spark plug.
1. Fill tank if empty.
2. Insert key.
3. Connect lead wire.
4. Spark should jump gap be­
tween control electrode and
side electrode. If spark does
not jump, replace the spark
plug.
Hard starting or loss
of power
1. Spark plug wire loose.
2. Dirty air cleaner.
1. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
2. Service air cleaner as described
in engine manual.
Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted
properly.
2. Engine oil level low.
1. Adjust carburetor. See engine
manual.
2. Fill crankcase with the proper
oil.
Augers will not turn 1. Bolts sheared in auger.
2. Misadjusted auger clutch
rod.
3. Foreign object jammed in
augers.
4. Auger belt broken.
1. Replace shear bolts with bolts
provided in hardware pack.
NOTE: Do not use standard
bolts.
2. Readjust auger clutch rod. See
adjustment section.
3. Locate and remove foreign
object.
4. Replace auger belt.
Hard to shift or will
not shift Shift rod misadjusted Readjust shift rod. See adjust­
ment section.
Wheels will not drive 1. Misadjusted drive clutch rod.
2. Klick pins not in proper place
(on units so equipped).
1. Readjust drive clutch rod. See
adjustment section.
2. Place klick pins in wheel hub.
Unit does not have
reverse Sliding bracket hitting
neutral shoulder bolt.
Adjust nut under spring on L.H.
lockout rod.
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